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Since my brain injury 2 years ago i have a fear of germs and catching things is this normal for a brain injury i wasn't like this before it happened?
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Traumatic brain inj.: Brain injuries do not always fully heal, and may leave some emotional and cognitive problems. Undue fears and labile emotional responses are not unusual, and may be useful to have a therapist explore ways to improve your coping skills.
Answered 9/7/2015
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